Leah Larson

Leah Larson has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple industries. Leah currently holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Madison Industries, starting in 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Further in 2020. Leah'srole involved leading the marketing function for the healthcare finance startup and overseeing brand, communications, digital, and customer experience.

Leah also has a strong background in marketing and strategy at Ecolab. Leah held multiple roles at the company, including Vice President of Marketing & Strategy for the largest business division, Vice President of Global Marketing & Strategy for the global service business, Vice President of Marketing - Global Portfolio Strategy for the Institutional Division, Senior Director of Marketing for Full Service Restaurants & Warewashing, and Director of Marketing for Long Term Care & Housekeeping.

Before joining Ecolab, Leah worked at Capella University as a Senior Manager and Market Lead, where they were responsible for the School of Public Service Leadership. Leah'srole included developing portfolio strategy, implementing a new value proposition, and improving prospect conversion and sales effectiveness.

Earlier in their career, Leah gained experience at Ecolab as a Corporate Account Manager, Marketing Manager, and Assistant Marketing Manager. Leah managed relationships with national corporate accounts and led marketing initiatives for various customer segments.

Leah's work experience also includes a role in sales at Hewitt Associates, where they managed accounts and developed new business opportunities for Midwest consulting clients. Additionally, they worked in marketing at Katun Corporation, where they planned and executed marketing plans and initiatives to increase the competitiveness of the company's products.

Overall, Leah Larson has a strong track record in marketing, strategy, and leadership roles across multiple industries, with a focus on healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors.

Leah Larson obtained their BBA in International Business and Spanish from St. Norbert College, where they studied from 1997 to 2001. Later, they pursued an MBA degree at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management from 2005 to 2007.